Beverly Hills, CA
$100,000

Beverly Hills, CA
$100,000

Alhambra, CA
$299,000

Fremont, CA
$90,000

Fullerton, CA
$89,000
San Francisco, CA
$120,000
Santa Ana, CA
$200,000
San Diego County, CA
$750,000
Rosemead, CA
$119,000
West Hollywood, CA
$650,000
Newbury Park, CA
$450,000
Canoga Park, CA
$200,000
Simi Valley, CA
$195,000
Costa Mesa, CA
$125,000
Pleasant Hill, CA
$25,000
San Diego, CA
$150,000
Los Angeles, CA
$50,000
Scott Reid
Parasell Inc
Serving Orange County, CA
ParaSell, Inc. is a national real estate services and consulting firm that specializes in commercial leasing and investment sales. We work with principals across the nation and have a proven process, proprietary time-saving technology, dedicated support staff and a relentless commitment to customer service.
Orange County, CA
$150,000
Citrus Heights, CA
$79,000
Northridge, CA
$19,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$329,000
Canoga Park, CA
$1,699,000
Fresno, CA
$17,500
Encinitas, CA
$220,000
Los Angeles, CA
$1,490,000
San Diego, CA
$180,000
Cathedral City, CA
$59,900
Oakland, CA
$150,000
Sherman Oaks, CA
$225,000
San Bernardino County, CA
$80,000
California
Not Disclosed
Palm Springs, CA
$99,000
Fullerton, CA
$150,000
Sacramento, CA
$45,000
Los Angeles, CA
$450,000
Long Beach, CA
$100,000
Rosemead, CA
$109,000
San Luis Obispo, CA
$15,000
Santa Barbara, CA
$390,000
Watsonville, CA
$50,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$29,000
Laguna Beach, CA
$599,000
Torrance, CA
$69,000
Oceanside, CA
$275,000
Whittier, CA
$200,000
Warren Morten
Bear Down Brokerage, Inc.
Serving Orange County, CA
A curated team of professionals that can help you make the right decisions in buying or selling your business. We help sellers tighten and improve their business for a higher sale value, and help buyers identify and purchase undervalued businesses.
Leucadia, CA
$325,000
Placer County, CA
$79,000
Moss Landing, CA
$25,000
California
$2,000,000
Redondo Beach, CA
$8,170
Los Angeles, CA
$150,000
California is a huge state with a lot of money, so it's naturally a popular destination for businesses. The major industries in California include technology, agriculture, and entertainment, but the private business for sale market spans the gamut of sectors.
If you're looking to buy (or sell) a business in California, it helps to have some context on the market. We have aggregated and summarized the most current listings data to provide a basic overview of the business for sale market in California.
Market Overview
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Number of Businesses for Sale |
~5,500 |
|
Median Asking Price |
$360,000 |
|
Median Reported Revenue |
$630,000 |
|
Median Reported Earnings |
$150,000 |
|
Profit Margin |
23% |
|
Earnings Multiple |
2.5 |
|
Revenue Multiple |
0.6 |
|
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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Major Metro Areas
More than 80% of all businesses for sale in the state are in the following six metro areas:
How many businesses are listed for sale in California?
There are around 5,400 businesses for sale in California, with listings across various metro areas and statewide.
What types of businesses are for sale?
The marketplace in California is diverse, with all types of businesses in play.
What is the average asking price for these businesses?
The median asking price for businesses listed for sale in California is $360,000.
What is the average revenue of these businesses?
The median reported revenue for these businesses is $630,000.
What is the average seller discretionary earnings?
The median reported earnings, often referred to as Seller Discretionary Earnings (SDE), is $150,000.
What are the average valuation multiples?
Typically, businesses are being listed with an earnings multiple of 2.5 and a revenue multiple of 0.6 when referring to the asking price.
Which cities in California have the most businesses listed for sale?
The cities with the highest number of listings are Los Angeles (approx. 480), San Diego (approx. 250), San Francisco (approx. 220), Sacramento (approx. 140), San Jose (approx. 120), Oakland (approx. 80), Long Beach (approx. 80), Anaheim (approx. 60), and Riverside (approx. 60).
How can California business owners sell their own businesses?
Most business owners will retain an experienced business broker, who will typically charge a 10-15% success fee. Some business owners choose to list their business for sale directly and take on the entire process on their own. This can be a complex and challenging task, requiring an understanding of the market, great marketing skills, and even better negotiating skills.